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Ministry of Defence
Lt Gen JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command visits School of Artillery, Artillery Centre and Combat Army Aviation Training School at Nashik and Deolali
Pune : 1 December, 2021
Lt Gen JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command visited Training Establishments at Nashik & Deolali on 30 November 2021 and 01 December 2021. The Army Commander was briefed by Brig A Ragesh, Commandant, Artillery Centre Nasik Road on various training and administrative initiatives undertaken while to adhering to all COVID- 19 protocols. Army Commander interacted with the recruits and training staff at various training facilities of the centre. He appreciated the dedicated efforts of one and all and complimented the Centre for high standards of training and administration. He also exhorted all ranks to continue to strive towards excellence.
During the visit at Combat Army Aviation Training School at Nashik, Army Commander was briefed by the Commandant of the School on various aspects of the establishment including training. The General Officer also awarded on the Spot Commendations Cards to deserving personnel in recognition of their outstanding performance and devotion to duty. The visit concluded with interaction with all ranks of the Aviation Base.
During his two day visit, the Army Commander also visited School of Artillery to oversee the various Training and Administrative activities of the School.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
India Pavilion inaugurated at London Book Fair
Ms. Sadhana Rout, Director General, Publications Division & Shri Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting inaugurated the India Pavilion at London Book Fair on Tuesday.The Fair is being held in the London Olympia from 12th to 14th March.
The India Pavilion lays special focus on 150thBirth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It displays the digital version of the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, apart from various other titles on Culture, History and Folklore of India. An interactive digital media experience on life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, Statue of Unity and other major achievements of India is also available at the Pavilion.
A Seminar on Making of The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi – Print and Electronic Versions – will also be organized at the London Olympia.
Shri Ravi Rama Krishna, Addl. Director General, BOC and senior officials of the Indian High Commission in London were also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses joy, on PM Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries crossing 2 crore in number
PM expresses joy, on PM Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries crossing 2 crore in number
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed joy, on PM Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries crossing 2 crore in number in less than a year.
"Matter of immense joy and pride that the number of beneficiaries of PM Ujjwala Yojana has crossed 2 crore in less than a year!
Ujjwala Yojana is guided by a strong commitment to bring about a qualitative change in the lives of poor women.
I congratulate all beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana and those who are working round the clock to ensure its success", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Compliance of Good Samaritan Guidelines
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued guidelines in pursuance of order dated 29.10.2014 in W.P. No. 235 of 2012 of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to protect the Good Samaritans in case of road accidents. As par Para 1  and  of the guidelines dated 12th May, 2015, Standard Operating Procedures for the examination of Good Samaritans by the Police or during trial has been issued by the Ministry on 21st January 2016 envisaging the procedures to be followed for the examination of an eyewitness to a road accident, so that the witness does not get harassed.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide its order dated 30th March 2016 have approved both the guidelines dated 12.05.2015 and 21.01.2016 with slight modification and directed that these guidelines, as modified, be complied with by the Union Territories and all the functionaries of the State Governments as law laid down by the Court under Article 32 read with Article 142 of the Constitution of India and the same be treated as binding as per the mandate of Article 141.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India Graces 125TH Year Celebrations of Smt Laxmibai Dagadusheth Halwai Datta Mandir Trust in Pune
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed the 125th year celebrations of Smt Laxmibai Dagadusheth Halwai Datta Mandir Trust today  in Pune, Maharashtra.
Speaking on the occasion, the President appreciated the Dagadusheth family for being instrumental in establishing the Ganpati temple and the Dattatreya temple in Pune. He noted that Dagadusheth was also closely associated with Lokmanya Tilak in celebrating Ganpati festival. He said that the Ganpati festival has made an invaluable contribution in our national politics. This festival has emerged as a source of nationalism and social harmony against the British rule.
The President was happy to note that apart from preserving and renovating the Lord Dattatreya temple, the Smt Laxmibai Dagadusheth Halwai Datta Mandir Trust is also engaged in various social welfare works such as providing scholarships for poor students and food for orphanages and old age homes. He appreciated the Dagadusheth family and the Trust for their social and welfare initiatives.
Please click here to see the President's Speech in Hindi
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Governor presents Dr APJ Abdul Kalam awards
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari presented the Bharat Ratna Dr A P J Abdul Kalam awards for notable social work to 10 eminent personalities at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Sunday 
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale and President of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Global Foundation Dr Shamim Khan were present.
The Awards instituted by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Global Foundation were presented to CA Vijayasharath Balasundaram, CEO of Wockhardt Foundation Dr Huzeifa Khorakiwala, Dr Inder Mourya, youth icon Mikki Koomar, real estate leader Vinod Bhoir, Roopavati Gopal Naidu, Dipti Nagrecha, Soumya Shetty, Tarun Tandel and film star Payal Ghosh.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
To foster spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship several events held on 6th day of Startup India Innovation Week
Continuing with the week long Start up India Innovation Week to foster spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, several events were successfully conducted across country today.
Atal Incubation Centre at Banasthali Vidhyapeeth is organizing a 2-day Mega Startup Fest on the 15th and 16th of January to bring creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking. The first day of the fest witnessed participation from students across colleges and dynamic streams, including, Department of Engineering, Management, Biosciences, Pharmacy, Design.
Startup India organised the 6th session in the 7-day series of industry-focused webinars on the topic - Channelizing Private Investments into Startups. The webinar focussed on the different category of investors in the startup ecosystem and what they look at while investing in startups. The webinar was joined by enablers of the ecosystem such as Banks, Debt funds, Proptech funds as well as an accelerator to discuss the same.
The webinar can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m338gXB48po
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute - Technology Business Incubator in Mumbai organised a 9KM/18KM Cyclothon aimed at ‘Nurturing Innovation and Promoting Startups’.
Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council in Aurangabad, Maharashtra organised an ‘Interaction Meeting of Women Entrepreneurs’ for the women entrepreneurs & women led startups with the W20 India Chairperson Dr.Sandhya Purecha & Ms.D.Patnaik- Chief Coordinator W20 India. The speakers also discussed the scope of activities that are being executed by MAGIC -the India's First, Regional Industries Association led sector Agnostic Incubator & SME Accelerator and the Impact it has created through the services offered to Startups & Women Entrepreneurs.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Successfully Carried Out Shramdaan as Part of the Swachhata Pakhwada under Swachhata Hi Seva
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's clarion call for #SwachhBharat, citizens from all walks of life responded with immense enthusiasm, taking ownership of the Swachh Bharat initiative. As a result, cleanliness and hygiene have become ingrained in our national behavior, and the Swachh Bharat Mission has become a household name.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  conducted Shramdaan and cleanliness activities as part of the Swachhata Pakhwada to reduce pending work and effectively manage space, with special attention to field and outstation offices, as well as the Department's attached and subordinate offices.
As part of the campaign, Joint Secretary, MDoNER, Ms. Anuradha S Chagti along with Key officials of Ministry participated in Shramdaan at the Vigyan Bhawan Annexe premises and outdoor spaces. Regular cleanliness drives were carried out at identified sites, including the offices of NEC, NEDFI, NEHHDC, NERAMAC, and NECBDC. The highlight of the campaign was the widespread participation of employees and the general public.
The SwachhataPakhwada is being administered by the OSD, MDoNER, Mr. Chanchal Kumar from 16th to 30th September 2023. During this Pakhwada, the Swachhata Pledge was administered to all officers and employees of the Ministry. Regular Swachhata inspections of all sections and divisions and the surrounding office premises were undertaken to ensure cleanliness and proper record management. A cleanliness drive and Shramdan were organized to make the inside and surrounding office premises of Vigyan Bhawan  neat and clean.
PIB Headquarters
Prasar Bharati invites applications for Marketing Executive
Prasar Bharati is inviting applications for Marketing Executive and Marketing Executive Gr. I for Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai  and All India Radio, Chennai  on contractual basis.
Filled in applications for the posts can be sent by Registered / Speed Post to The Head of Programmes, Doordarshan Kendra, No.5, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 or can be sent through E-mail to dtcddkchennai[at]gmail[dot]com. Last Date for receipt of applications is 06/08/2019.
For more details log on to www.prasarbharati.gov.in/allvacancies.php
Ministry of Labour & Employment
226th Meeting of Central Board of Trustees Held
6.3 Lakh Pensioners to be Benefited from Restoration of Normal Pension After 15 Years From Date of Commutation
The 226th, Meeting of the Central Board of Trustees , EPF was held today under the chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Labour & Employment  and Vice Chairmanship of Shri Heeralal Samariya, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment. Central Provident Fund Commissioner Shri Sunil Barthwal conducted the meeting as Member Secretary, CBT, EPF.
The following key decisions were taken by Central Board, EPF:-
- The Central Board recommended crediting of 8.5% annual rate of interest on the EPF accumulations in the EPF members’ accounts for the year 2019-20.
- The Central Board ratified and appreciated restoration of normal pension after 15 years from the date of commutation, benefitting about 6.3 Lakh pensioners who had opted for commutation under the erstwhile Para 12-A of EPS, 1995 on or before 25.09.2008.
- The Central Board appreciated the timely selection of 240 candidates to the post of Assistants  in EPFO and also that the selection of 2189 Social Security Assistants is under way.
- The Central Board also appreciated that EPFO has entered into an Agreement with State Bank of India after successfully negotiating waiver of various service charges, which resulted in saving of around Rs. 15 crores annually to EPFO.
- The Central Board accorded approval to the proposal for empanelment of Jammu and Kashmir Bank as one of the collecting banks to collect EPF dues in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Board recommended to extend the provision of minimum assurance benefit of Rs. 2.5/3 Lakh, payable to family members of deceased employee who dies while in service. Earlier, the benefit of minimum assurance of Rs. 2.5 Lakh and maximum assurance amount of Rs.6 Lakh was not payable where the member worked in more than one establishment during a continuous period of 12 months preceding the month of death. Now Board has approved to extend these benefits even if a member had worked in multiple establishments.
- The Board approved the amendment in Para 28 of EDLI Scheme 1976 to delegate the power to Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioners so as to grant online exemption. This will benefit lakhs of employees of more than 25,000 establishments.
Representatives from employers associations, trade unions and senior officials were also present in the meeting.
Ministry of Defence
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal  to Sergeant Amit Kumar Jha
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1. On 01 December 2017, the Unit was tasked for HADR mission towards Cyclonic storm `Ockhi' in the area of west of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He volunteered for the mission and ensured timely preparation of aircraft for the role. Realising the time criticality of the mission and the requirement to rescue more than one survivor, Sergeant Jha suggested the use of 'strop' in place of 'harness' as it would save time and aid in speedy recovery of survivors. No naval diver was available for the mission and to aid recovery of survivors from the sea, he requested for a tech trade to operate the winch while he himself decided to do the task of naval diver if the situation demanded' so. The high sea state and being an inexperienced swimmer did not deter Sergeant Jha from winching down into the sea to rescue survivors. Realising that the use of `strop' though expediting recoveries could lead to a mishap to inexperienced civilians, Sergeant Jha personally carried five survivors with him on the winch in the first mission on that day. On his second mission, he assisted the naval diver in safely rescuing five more fishermen from capsized boats.
2. For his act of exceptional courage and bravery in the face the life threatening situation and saving the lives of 10 fishermen, Sergeant Amit Kumar Jha is awarded Vayu Sena Medal '.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Sadia Tariq on winning Gold medal at Moscow Wushu Stars Championship
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sadia Tariq on winning the Gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to Sadia Tariq on winning the Gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship. Her success will inspire many budding athletes. Wishing her the very best for her future endeavours."
Special Service and Features
686 Grams of Gold valued at Rs. 31.99 Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. Pax Arrested
On 08.05.2022, Sunday, a passenger who arrived from Duabi by Fly Dubai Airlines flight No. FZ-447 was intercepted at the exit of the International Terminal of the Anna International Airport. During the personal search of the passenger, one Gold ingot of 24 karat purity weighing 686 grams valued at Rs. 31.99 Lakhs was recovered from the rubbery compound concealed by the passenger in the rectum. The same was seized and the passenger arrested under provisions of Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by Pr. Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Myths vs. Facts
No data has leaked from Co-WIN portal
The entire Data stored on Co-WIN is safe and secure on this digital platform
There have been several media reports claiming that the data stored in Co-WIN portal has been leaked online.
It is clarified that no data has leaked from Co-WIN portal and the entire data of residents is safe and secure on this digital platform.
It is also clarified that while Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will enquire into the substance of the news, prima facie the assertion is not correct, as Co-WIN collects neither the address of the person nor the RT-PCR test results for COVID-19 vaccination.
Special Service and Features
Dak Adalat on July 23rd
Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, Department of Posts, India will conduct a Circle level ‘Dak Adalat’ on 23.07.2021  at 1130 hours in Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.
Chief Postmaster General and Chairperson of Circle Dak Adalat will hear the grievances of Customers of Postal Department personally and redress their grievances. Customers may send their grievances on Postal Services to Smt. M. Vijayalakshmi, Assistant Director, O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai – 600 002 on or before 14.07.2021. Customers can also send their grievances through email to pg.tn@indiapost.gov.in with the caption DAK ADALAT.
The grievances relating to Pension and postal services like delay in transmission of mails, Speed Post articles, Parcels, Money Orders, Savings Bank, Cash Certificates and counter services will be covered.
The grievances regarding disposal of MO / Registered / Speed / VP / Insured articles booked by the customers should contain full details such as, article number, date and office of booking, full address of sender and the addressee. If the grievance is about the Savings Scheme or Postal Life insurance, Account Number, PLI Policy Number, Name and address of the Depositor / Insurant, Name of the Post office, the details of the recovery and any other reference of the Postal Department, if available, should be furnished.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai – 600 002.
Ministry of Railways
Shramik and Special Train Services
To prevent the spread COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Railways discontinued all passenger services immediately after introduction of the national lockdown. Thereafter, keeping in view the requirement of movement of stranded persons Shramik specials were organized in a mission mode. These Shramik specials were operated as “trains on demand” as and when State Governments requisitioned these trains in accordance with the protocol and guidelines issued by the Government. Starting from 01.05.2020 upto 31st August 2020, 4621 Shramik Specials have been operated as per demands of State Government. Trains were sanitized, accompanied by Railway Protection Force , food and water were provided during journey. Indian Railways also ran parcel train services to deliver agricultural produce, medicine and other essential items during the lockdown period. Railways also ensured adequate supplies of essential commodities such as coal for power sector, food grains, fertilizer etc., throughout the lock down to meet the needs of citizens in various ways.
In its efforts to gradually resume its passengers services, Indian Railways resumed passenger trains operation by operating 15 pairs of Special trains w.e.f. 12.05.2020 and by operating 100 pairs of trains w.e.f. 01.06.2020. An additional 43 pairs of Special trains have been introduced w.e.f. 12.09.2020. At present, only Special trains with limited stoppages are being operated, keeping in view the concerns of the State Governments in order to facilitate the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
MoS for Tribal Affairs Shri Bishweswar Tudu reviews construction status of EMRS in Odisha
Minister directs the officials to expedite the construction process of new EMRS
Odisha to have the highest number of EMRS in India
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti Government of India, Shri Bishweswar Tudu today chaired a co-ordination meeting of Ekalavya Model Residential School  and reviewed the status of the construction of these schools in Odisha.
Shri Tudu reviewed the issues faced at some of these schools’ sites such as the acquisition of land, forest clearance, and cost escalation due to hilly terrain, and issued directions to the officials to clear all the matters and expedite the construction of the schools.
It can be noted here that as many as 87 EMRSs have been sanctioned for Odisha which is the highest for any state in India. Also as many as 19 schools have been sanctioned in Mayurbhanj alone which again is the highest for any district in India.
Shri Tudu said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed for the development and welfare of the tribal communities. He said that the Modi Government’s dream for the well-being of the tribal students will be fulfilled by the set target of 2024.
The Bhoomi Pujan for 45 out of the 87 schools has been completed so far. The meeting today has been attended by senior officials from the Government of Odisha of ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department and Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department among others.